Economy & Business

WATCH-LISTEN: Seeking Solutions to Workforce Struggles - Champaign

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Sean Crawford,

Nice Garcia, Beatrice Bonner , Lizzie Roehrs

Published September 6, 2018 at 1:45 PM CDT

Audeince in ballroom at forum. — The audience listens at the Illinois Issues Forum September 20, 2018 at the iHotel in Champaign.

Economic growth, a changing workforce, and new innovations were discussed at the forum in Champaign.

Our panelists explored these topics and more with NPR Illinois at the Election 2018: Seeking Solutions Forum in Champaign, Illinois.

The panelists answered questions from the moderator and from the audience during the one-hour question and answer forum.

NPR Illinois News Director Sean Crawford moderated and the panel was:

Laura Frerichs - University of Illinois Research Park Director
Brian Gaines - University of Illinois Political Science Professor

This forum series is sponsored by AARP.

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Nice earned her B.A in Communications from UIS. She has been creating measurable results in managing corporate communications, fundraising, advertising, external affairs, community relations, government relations, marketing and media for over 15 years.

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